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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Kent => Topic started by: Leeeeeese on Saturday 06 August 11 20:41 BST (UK)
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Hello Everybody,
I am trying to help a friend with their family research.
The Pocock Brothers went to Africa with Morton Stanley ... Does anyone have any information that would shed light on these brother both before they travelled or during their stay?
Any help would be greatly appreciated
Many thanks
Lisa
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Hi Lisa
What kind of information are you after? There are quite a few refs. to them on the web ie. http://www.frindsburyextra-pc.gov.uk/twoupnorbrothers.htm
They were born in Frindsbury according to the census so if they were C of E you may be able to find their baptisms in the online parish registers http://cityark.medway.gov.uk/
Do you have census details or would you like them?
Casalguidi :)
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Hi Lisa
The 2 brothers are my 1st Cousins 5 x removed and below is some of the information I have got for them
Francis John POCOCK was Baptised on the 5th May 1850 & Died on 3rd June 1877 at Zinga Falls, Africa
Edward POCOCK was Baptised on the 7th March 1852 & Died on 17th of January 1875 in Africa
They were both Baptised in All Saint's Church, Frindsbury, Kent
There is a plaque dedicated to them at St Phillip & St James Church, Upnor, Kent
Hope this helps
Jon